The Toys That Built America

S02E02 The Birth of Video Games

Ralph Baer, a defense contractor, creates the first-ever home video game console. However, it quickly gets overshadowed by a groundbreaking table tennis game that skyrockets in popularity and becomes iconic. Meanwhile, Jerry Lawson introduces a console that allows players to swap out games, igniting fierce competition in the budding video game industry. This innovation sets off a remarkable battle for dominance in what is destined to become a multi-billion dollar market.